Two number are in ratio of 5:6. if 8 is subtracted from each no. the ratio becomes 4:5. find the numbers
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x is common factor
(5x-8)/(6x-8)=4/5
5(5x-8)=4(6x-8)
25x-40=24x-32
x=40-32
x=8
two numbers are 5*8=40,6*8=48
after subtract 32,40
(5x-8)/(6x-8)=4/5
5(5x-8)=4(6x-8)
25x-40=24x-32
x=40-32
x=8
two numbers are 5*8=40,6*8=48
after subtract 32,40
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